James 2:23
And the scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness, and he was called Friend of God.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and that by works faith was perfected.
24Ye see that a man is justified on the principle of works, and not on the principle of faith only.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6And he believed Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him [as] righteousness.
1 Kings 4:5and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the superintendents; and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, the king's friend;
Job 16:21Oh that there were arbitration for a man with God, as a son of man for his friend!
Mark 12:10Have ye not even read this scripture, The stone which they that builded rejected, this has become the corner-stone:
Luke 4:21And he began to say to them, To-day this scripture is fulfilled in your ears.
Acts 1:16Brethren, it was necessary that the scripture should have been fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before, by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who took Jesus;
Matthew Henry on James 2:15-26
Faith and Works. ( a. d. 61.) 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith… Read the whole commentary →